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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.09, 226.53 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.09, 226.53 and 138.94 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.09 : 226.53 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.09/226.53 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.09x = 226.53 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.09x = 31,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,473.51/151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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